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Dr. Michael Ruder graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1978.
Dr. Ruder has one office in California where he specializes in Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery. Learn more.
Dr. Ruder works with eight doctors including Dr. Nellis Smith and Dr. Bruce Benedick.
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Specialties
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Cardiac Surgery
Heart and cardiovascular conditions, such as atherosclerosis, endocarditis, valvular, or congenital heart disease, rheumatic, and ischemic, affect a substantial proportion of our society. Dr. Michael Ruder is a cardiac surgeon focusing on the surgical treatment of these common heart related illnesses in East Palo Alto, CA. He may conduct types of procedures such as heart valve repair, surgical implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, coronary artery bypass, or heart transplant surgery.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic surgery is a highly specialized field of medicine that incorporates surgical procedures to treat diseases or trauma to the organs and structures of the chest – including the heart, lungs and esophagus. Dr. Ruder may perform both minimally invasive or invasive procedures ranging from angioplasty to open heart surgery or transplant surgeries.
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Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Ruder may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Education & Training
Medical School
Hospital Affiliations
- Dignity Health
- Mills Peninsula Hospital
- Seton Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English